The Elections 2024 NA-130 are shaping up to be a significant event in Pakistan’s political landscape. This constituency, located in Lahore, Punjab, has been a hotbed of political activity in the past and continues to be so as the 2024 elections approach.
Main Contestants
The main contestants for the Elections 2024 NA-130 are expected to be heavyweights from major political parties. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has nominated its supremo, Nawaz Sharif, for this constituency. However, his nomination papers have been challenged, marking a critical juncture in the electoral proceedings.
On the other hand, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is supporting Dr. Yasmin Rashid, an independent candidate. Dr. Rashid has previously contested thrice in this constituency and faced defeat each time.
Other notable candidates include Asif Hashmi from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Abdul Aleem Khan from the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), Jahangir Ahmed from Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), and independent candidates Ali Ijaz Buttar, Akmal Bari, and singer Abrarul Haq.
Past Election Results
In the 2018 elections, Shafqat Mehmood from PTI won the NA-130 seat with 127,405 votes, defeating Khwaja Ahmed Hassan from PML-N who secured 104,625 votes¹. In the 2013 elections, Sohail Shoukat Butt from PML-N won the seat¹.
Predictions for 2024
The Elections 2024 NA-130 are expected to be a close contest between PML-N and PTI, as both parties have strong support bases and popular candidates. However, the final outcome will depend on various factors, including the political climate at the time of the elections, the effectiveness of the candidates’ campaigns, and the voters’ perception of the candidates and their parties.
In conclusion, the Elections 2024 NA-130 promise to be an exciting event, with the potential to significantly impact the political landscape of Pakistan. As the election date approaches, all eyes will be on this high-stakes electoral showdown.
